Slender West Lake, Yangzhou

Slender West Lake, Yangzhou

扬州市瘦西湖风景区 （yáng zhōu shì shòu xī hú fēng jǐng qū）

Located in the north of Yangzhou city, Slender West Lake scenic area spans about 100 hectares. It was named a national key scenic spot in 1988 and a national 5A-level tourist zone in 2010. It was the first 5A-level tourist zone in Yangzhou.

Slender West Lake is dotted with Suzhou-style gardens and amazes visitors with its graceful natural beauty and architecture. The layout was formed during the reigns of emperors Kangxi and Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

It is also known nationwide for its narrow and meandering waterways that connect gardens, bridges and the area's numerous picturesque spots.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: Spring

Opening Hours: 7:45 am-5:30 pm; 6:30 am-10 pm (night tour)

Tickets:

          100 yuan ($14.40) during peak seasons: March to May, October to November

           60 yuan during off seasons: February, June to August

           30 yuan in winter: December and January

Address: No 28 Dahongqiao Road, Yangzhou

Website: http://ly.shouxihu.net/ (Chinese)

               http://ly.shouxihu.net/en/page/html/(English)

Transportation: Buses No 4, 5, 6 and 17; sightseeing buses